Elin Johnson

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Elin Johnson

Education

BA Journalism and Media Studies; International Relations, Linfield University

Elin Johnson is a writer for BestColleges. She has been covering higher education since 2019. Based in Seattle, she has a BA in journalism and media studies and international relations from Linfield University. Elin's byline has appeared in The Chronicle for Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, The Well News, New America, and Work Shift. She is the former editor of The Cordova Times and content advisor for the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library.

Read Elin's Latest Articles

Grant Puts Some Students on Road to Free Commercial Driver’s License Training

The Biden-Harris administration has committed $3.5 million to 27 community colleges and commercial driver's license training programs.

September 5, 2024

Common App Sees Increase in College Applications

The Common App reported a 7% increase in the number of distinct first-year applicants in 2023-2024, with strong growth from underrepresented and lower-income applicants.

September 5, 2024

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